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lighthouse

[lahyt-hous] / ˈlaɪtˌhaʊs /


NOUN
Very lights
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Many here see America as a lighthouse of Western democratic values.

From Slate Sep. 8, 2026

In the other version, participants could use a lighthouse as a fixed reference point.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

With Sea Pines’ iconic red and white striped lighthouse, playground and cute shops, the vacation vibe is inescapable.

From The Wall Street Journal May 11, 2026

His father was a lighthouse keeper, living in solitude on the Greek island of Kandelioussa for 16 years before entering a family-arranged marriage with his mother.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2026

Fifty yards across at its widest, the lighthouse rocks were technically a tiny island.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs

"After many years, I found myself navigating manually again, searching for lighthouses to make sure we stayed on course," Islam said.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

For those wanting to stay somewhere away from the norm, there are choices around the UK ranging from lighthouses and windmills to prison cells and tree houses.

From BBC Apr. 14, 2026

“But he was kind of one of the lighthouses of integrity and common sense and spoke truth to power, but also got the powers to speak to one another.”

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 6, 2026

All lighthouses, he said, have a great story.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 26, 2025

Two lighthouses stand guard at the mouth of the harbor, yet they are not illuminated.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys




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